Duration of interview (categorized in 5-minute intervals)
1 = Less than 5 minutes
2 = 5 - 9:59
3 = 10 - 14:59
4 = 15 - 19:59
5 = 20 - 24:59
6 = 25 - 29:59
7 = 30 - 34:59
8 = 35 - 39:59
9 = 40 - 44:59
10 = 45 - 49:59
11 = 50 - 54:59
12 = 55 - 59:59
13 = 60 - 64:59
14 = 65 - 69:59
15 = 70 - 74:59
16 = 75 - 79:59
17 = 80 - 84:59
18 = 85 - 89:59
19 = 90 - 94:59
20 = 95 - 99:59
21 = More than 100 minutes

congressional district.
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sample group
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1 = A
2 = B
3 = C
4 = D

Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president?
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1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove

Thinking ahead to this November's elections, if the Congressional election were held today, would you vote for the...
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1 = Democratic candidate in your district
2 = Republican candidate in your district

When thinking about who you would vote for in the upcoming Congressional race, are you looking more for a candidate who will:
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1 = support the current approach to US foreign policy
2 = pursue a new approach to US foreign policy

Which statement comes closest to your point of view?
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1 = The US should not make sacrifices in an effort to help the w
2 = Sometimes the US should be willing to make some sacrifices i

In the effort to fight terrorism, do you think that in the future, compared with what it has been doing, the Bush administration:
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1 = Should put more emphasis on military methods
2 = Should put more emphasis on diplomatic and economic methods

In the effort to fight terrorism, do you think that in the future, compared with what it has been doing, the Bush administration:
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1 = Should put more emphasis on military methods,
2 = Should put more emphasis on diplomatic and economic methods,
3 = Has the balance about right.

Do you think that the way the Bush administration has been conducting US foreign policy has, on balance, increased or decreased each of the following: [the likelihood of terrorist attacks against the US]
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1 = Increased
2 = Decreased

On the whole, would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with the position of the United States in the world today?
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1 = Satisfied
2 = Dissatisfied

When retired military officers publicly offer their evaluations of current government military policies, do you think:
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1 = this is an appropriate and valuable contribution to the publ
2 = it is inappropriate for retired military officers to use the

When you are thinking about whether the US should use military force in a certain situation, how much weight do you give to the opinions of retired military officers?
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1 = None
2 = Just a little
3 = Some
4 = A lot

Would you favor or oppose your member of Congress voting to pay America's dues for UN peacekeeping?
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1 = Favor
2 = Oppose

In its dealings with foreign countries and its handling of international problems, do you think the Bush Administration:
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1 = Tries hard enough to reach diplomatic solutions
2 = Is too quick to get American military forces involved

Which of the following would you prefer to have the most influence on US foreign policy--the views of:
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1 = the majority of Republicans
2 = the majority of Democrats
3 = the majority of the American public as a whole

What do you think is the more important lesson of September 11th ?
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1 = The US needs to work more closely with other countries to fi
2 = The US needs to act on its own more to fight terrorism

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement. These days, when the US government justifies its foreign policies to the American people, it plays on people's fears too much.
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1 = Agree
2 = Disagree

Do you think that when average Americans think about terrorism they are more fearful or less fearful than you?
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1 = More fearful than you
2 = Less fearful than you

How important is it for people in other countries to feel goodwill toward the US?
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1 = Not at all
2 = Not very
3 = Somewhat
4 = Very

As you may know, many people in the Middle East have negative attitudes toward the United States. Do you think these negative attitudes are based mostly on their
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1 = dislike of American values
2 = dislike of American policies in the Middle East

Which view is closer to yours?
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1 = Congress was elected by the American people. Therefore it is
2 = The American public is fairly reasonable and if they had mor

When it comes to developing foreign policy in Congress do you think the way to find the best foreign policy is for Democrats and Republicans:
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1 = to cooperate and try to find common ground that incorporates
2 = to fight for what they think is best and see which side prev

Do you think Congress is:
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1 = doing too much to oversee U.S. foreign policy
2 = not doing enough to oversee U.S. foreign policy
3 = doing the right amount

Q24 questions shown [Q24A]
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0 = no Q24A
1 = Q24A

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0 = no Q24B
1 = Q24B

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0 = no Q24C
1 = Q24C

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0 = no Q24D
1 = Q24D

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0 = no Q24E
1 = Q24E

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0 = no Q24F
1 = Q24F

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0 = no Q24G
1 = Q24G

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0 = no Q24H
1 = Q24H

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0 = no Q24I
1 = Q24I

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0 = no Q24J
1 = Q24J

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0 = no Q24K
1 = Q24K

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0 = no Q24L
1 = Q24L

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0 = no Q24M
1 = Q24M

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0 = no Q24N
1 = Q24N

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0 = no Q24O
1 = Q24O

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0 = no Q24P
1 = Q24P

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0 = no Q24Q
1 = Q24Q

Increasing airport security
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1 = -5
2 = -4
3 = -3
4 = -2
5 = -1
6 = 0
7 = +1
8 = +2
9 = +3
10 = +4
11 = +5

Now please think about how much the US should spend on defense as compared to its potential enemies. For discussion's sake, let's include as potential enemies Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Libya and Syria. Here are some possible levels that have been
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1 = A bit more than its most powerful potential enemy
2 = About as much as all of its potential enemies combined
3 = About twice as much as all its potential enemies combined
4 = About three times as much as all its potential enemies combi

I would like you to imagine that you heard three Congressional candidates make the following statements. Just based on this information, I am going to ask you which candidate you would be most likely to support.
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1 = As the sole remaining superpower, the U.S. should continue t
2 = The U.S. should do its share in efforts to solve internation
3 = The U.S. should withdraw from most efforts to solve internat

How important is it for the struggle against terrorism to be seen by the world as an effort of many countries working together, not just a US effort?
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1 = Very important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Not too important
4 = Not at all important

When another country, such as Iran or North Korea, is engaging in activities the US opposes, as a general rule the US:
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1 = should demand that the country first suspend the activities
2 = should not impose preconditions on the other country before

Which is the more important principle for US foreign policy?
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1 = The US should use its power to make the world be the way tha
2 = The US should coordinate its power together with other count

In its foreign policy do you think the US should
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1 = think in terms of being a good neighbor with other countries
2 = Not worry about what others think, but just think in terms o

Please tell me which comes closer to your point of view
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1 = As the world becomes more interconnected and problems such a
2 = International institutions are slow and bureaucratic, and of

Party ID (3 categories)
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1 = Republican
2 = Other
3 = Democrat

Party ID (7 categories)
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1 = Strong Republican
2 = Not Strong Republican
3 = Leans Republican
4 = Undecided/Independent/Other
5 = Leans Democrat
6 = Not Strong Democrat
7 = Strong Democrat

What is your religious preference? Do you consider yourself:
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1 = Christian
2 = Jewish
3 = Muslim
4 = Buddhist
5 = Hindu
6 = Agnostic
7 = Atheist
8 = No religious preference
9 = Other religion

Would you describe yourself as a 'born-again' or evangelical?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = No opinion

Age - 4 Categories
1 = 18-29
2 = 30-44
3 = 45-59
4 = 60+
99 = Under 18

Age - 7 Categories
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65-74
7 = 75+
99 = Under 18

Dual Income HH
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-1 = REFUSED
0 = No
1 = Yes

Education (Highest Degree Received)
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1 = Less than high school
2 = Some high school, no diploma
3 = Graduated from high school - Diploma or equivalent (GED)
4 = Some college, no degree
5 = Associate degree (AA, AS)
6 = Bachelor's degree
7 = Master's degree
8 = Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD)
9 = Doctorate degree

Education (Categorical)
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1 = Less than high school
2 = High school
3 = Some college
4 = Bachelor's degree or higher

Race / Ethnicity
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1 = White, Non-Hispanic
2 = Black, Non-Hispanic
3 = Other, Non-Hispanic
4 = Hispanic
5 = 2+ Races, Non-Hispanic

Gender
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Male
2 = Female

Housing Type
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = A single-family house detached
2 = A single-family house attached
3 = An apartment
4 = A condominium or co-op
5 = College dormitory
6 = A manufactured or mobile home
7 = Other

Household Income
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,000 to $7,499
3 = $7,500 to $9,999
4 = $10,000 to $12,499
5 = $12,500 to $14,999
6 = $15,000 to $19,999
7 = $20,000 to $24,999
8 = $25,000 to $29,999
9 = $30,000 to $34,999
10 = $35,000 to $39,999
11 = $40,000 to $49,999
12 = $50,000 to $59,999
13 = $60,000 to $74,999
14 = $75,000 to $84,999
15 = $85,000 to $99,999
16 = $100,000 to $124,999
17 = $125,000 to $149,999
18 = $150,000 to $174,999
19 = $175,000 or more

Marital Status
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-1 = REFUSED
1 = Married
2 = Single (never married)
3 = Divorced
4 = Widowed
5 = Separated

MSA Status
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-1 = REFUSED
0 = Non-Metro
1 = Metro

Region 4 - Based on State of Residence
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1 = Northeast
2 = Midwest
3 = South
4 = West

Region 9 - Based on State of Residence
1 = New England
2 = Mid-Atlantic
3 = East-North Central
4 = West-North Central
5 = South Atlantic
6 = East-South Central
7 = West-South Central
8 = Mountain
9 = Pacific

Ownership Status of Living Quarters
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1 = Own
2 = Rent
3 = Do not pay for housing

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1 = I work as a paid employee
2 = I am self-employed
3 = I am an owner/partner in small business, prof practice, farm
4 = I work at least 15 hrs/wk w/o pay in family business/farm
5 = I am unemployed, temporarily laid off, but looking for work
6 = I am retired
7 = I am disabled
8 = I am a homemaker
9 = Other